The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Review

This remaster doesn't quite have something for everyone.

Skyrim Special Edition on console looks lovely and runs well, and with all the DLC included it's a great option if you aren't fussed about mods. If you are fussed about mods you might be disappointed. Or already have a PC.

8Out of 10

8Out of 10

Game still holds up after five years

Shorter load times and solid framerates

Lovely new lighting effects and extra toadstools

Console mod support is patchy

The state of mods on Skyrim Special Edition's consoles

Modding your Bethesda game so you can dress as Deadpool or make your mate in power armour look like Buzz Lightyear was previously a pastime only available to the PC community. With the Skyrim special edition console players can at last fiddle about with Tamriel in ways they weren't meant to.

Skyrim is fantasy that almost isn't fantasy, and that's why it's great

Skyrim was a new installment in The Elder Scrolls that captured almost everyone. Even though it was full of dragons, elves, and at least one talking dog, Alice doesn't think it really feels like a fantasy game. It's cold, rainy, and most people are just trying to eat fish and not get sick – and maybe that's what made it stand out.